At the age of 14 Alana was introduced to bikepacking through The Anchorage GRIT Program that is put on by Lael Wilcox and Cait Rodriguez. If you've been following along you have probably heard Lael's version of meeting and getting to know Alana, now you get to hear from the young lady herself. As a seasoned bikepacker at the age of 16 she has already completed a 1,000+ mile trip in Alaska and a tour of the Pacific Coast and she's done both SOLO. Check out this episode to learn more about those trips, what she loves about bikepacking, and her plans for the future! If you'd like to support her in her adventures, she has an Etsy Shop were she sells bike art jewelry she made herself. This podcast is made possible by the listeners who give their support. If you'd like to a contributing listener head over to BikesorDeath.com for more details.